- Male
- 40 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm noticing that my fasting blood sugar is consistently between 108 and 115 most days. I don't take any diabetes medication, but I do exercise regularly. What steps can I take to get my fasting sugar levels down into the 90s without relying on diabetes medicine?
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To lower your fasting blood sugar from 108-115 to the 90s without medication, focus on these lifestyle modifications: increase aerobic exercise durationintensity (aim for 150 minutesweek), incorporate strength training (2-3 timesweek), lose weight if needed (aim for 5-10% reduction), adopt a balanced diet with whole, unprocessed foods, increase fiber intake (aim for 25-30 gramsday), drink plenty of water, manage stress through yoga or meditation, and aim for 7-8 hours of sleep per night; monitor your progress
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Endocrinologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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